Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Public Administration-Local Government) at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

Doctoral research programme in Management Sciences specialising in Public Administration, offered full-time by the Department of Public Management and Economics at DUT (NQF level 10). Focused on advanced research in municipal management, this doctoral programme prepares scholars to innovate in local governance and sustainable community development.

Faculty: Faculty of Management Sciences | Department: Department of Public Management and Economics | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Full research doctorate (NQF level 10) completed through a thesis that makes an original contribution to knowledge in public administration. Research focus: Municipal management, local governance and sustainable community development.

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Entry requirements

Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences in Public Administration (Department of Public Management and Economics): applicants must hold a Master of Management Sciences in Public Administration or an appropriate tertiary qualification at NQF level 9 (Master's level). Admission is also subject to DUT Rule G25: a related Master's degree (or status/advanced standing), proof of a research track record and Research Methodology knowledge where the Master's was coursework only, and availability of suitable supervisors.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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